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Abstract
Utricaceae is a family of herbs and shrubs that can be found in a variety of habitats around the world. A lot of research has been carried out till date targeted for close understanding of this medicinal plant. The botanical distribution, Ethnomedicinal applications, Traditional uses as well as Pharmacological properties of the Urtica genus, are discussed in this study. The composition such as flavonoids and array of phenolic compounds which includes alcohols, Diocanol, Diol glucosides, Terpenes diols, and sugars as well are an inclusion in the genus Urtica. A wide range of research reports have been published representing its biological and pharmacological potential against cancer, tumors, bacterial, viral or fungal infections significantly. The information about the Urtica genus has been extracted using electronic database search such as Google Scholar and Pubmed as well as a library search for peer-reviewed journal publications.
Highlights
INTRODUCTIONUrtica dioica (stinging nettle) is a common herb that can be found in many parts of the world
Urtica dioica is a common herb that can be found in many parts of the world
The use of U. dioica in conventional medicine has been validated by modern science, which has shown that its extracts contains contents which possess nutraceutical potential in conditions like diuretic and hypertension [5]
Summary
Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) is a common herb that can be found in many parts of the world. For more than a century, Urtica dioica (U. dioica) has been used to cure anything from allergic rhinitis to hypertension (Virgilio et al, 2015; Legssyer et al [1]) It can be consumed as a vegetable, tea, or juice to treat rhinitis and as a blood tonic. The use of U. dioica in conventional medicine has been validated by modern science, which has shown that its extracts contains contents which possess nutraceutical potential in conditions like diuretic and hypertension [5]. Stinging nettle is a common wild edible plant (WEP) that can be used as a staple or supplement food. These WEPs are often the primary source of cash income for local communities, contributing to regional food security. Adhikari et al, 2015 examined the nutritive and medicinal characteristics of dried stinging nettle powder and compared them to wheat and barley flour
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